It is said that those who are dear to the ones who are dear to us become dear to us also. Early devotees of neem karoli baba realized the truth of this in the early days when they first gathered together as babaji's devotees. They were all included in babaji's family, entitled to have their share in everything. The master played his game so skillfullthey learned not to shut anyone out as a stranger, or deny anyone a share and place in the family.